Resisting Arrest at DUI Stop

In the state of Missouri, it’s a serious crime to resist arrest during a DUI. If you’re attempting to flee during an arrest, you could be charged with resisting arrest. An individual in the state of Missouri doesn’t have to physically touch a police officer to be charged with resisting arrest during a DUI.

The Consequences for Resisting at a DUI Stop

Felony arrests: this is a class 4 felony with up to $25,000 in fines, as well as up to three years in jail.

Misdemeanor arrests: this is a class A misdemeanor with up to $2,500 in fines, as well as up to one year in jail.

Is Resisting Arrest a Misdemeanor or a Felony?

The DUI arrest stop could be a misdemeanor or a felony based on many factors. When someone runs away and hides from police officers, then the offense will be classified as a misdemeanor.

What Are the Laws About DUI Checkpoints?

It’s legal for checkpoints to exist in the state of Missouri. When these “roadblocks,” or “mobile checkpoints” are set up, they have no connection to any individual. Every checkpoint is picked at random.

Drivers are interviewed briefly during a sobriety checkpoint and, if there’s suspicious activity occurring, they’ll undergo sobriety tests. These checkpoints have the goal of keeping the roads safer by weeding out inebriated drivers.

Police must publicize all checkpoints before setting them up in the state of Missouri. A police officer must have probable cause before stopping someone, however, guidelines have been imposed allowing them to set up these checkpoints. It’s far more dangerous for a drunk driver to remain on the road than it is for someone to experience intrusion during a checkpoint.

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